Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context 2025-26

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Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context 2025-26

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Course overview

Mathematics in Context is real life maths for real life problems. Explore mathematical concepts the way that the professionals do, exploring theory and immediately applying this to a real life scenario/career where it would be present.

It covers: Applications of Statistics, Probability, Linear Programming and Sequences and Growth.

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Topics

• Applications of Statistics
• Probability
• Linear Programming
• Sequences and Growth

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Job opportunities after this course

• Accountant
• Engineer
• Statistician
• Psychologist

... and more!

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Further study options after this course

This course, in conjunction with your A Levels, is designed to help you progress onto university to study on a range of degree subjects.

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Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.

For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.

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How is this course assessed?

The qualification is 100% exam based, and you would sit two papers in the summer of that academic year, or 2nd year if you choose to take mathematics in context over two years.

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When does the course start?

September 2025

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Length of course

2 years. Full time alongside other A Level subjects.

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Fees & Funding

Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
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How to apply

To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.

Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.

If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.

Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context 2025-26

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